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My Penzey's score

software — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 21:24:15 GMT

I posted a while back that I recently discovered there's a Penzey's store in my relatively small town. I haven't found the time to go until today. In my post I asked for suggestions on what to start with. I usually buy my herbs & seasonings in bulk from the health food store so I was looking for blends.

And honestly, I don't cook much and I'm very happy with a good salt and good black pepper. Not that tasteless krap in the grocery store. So if that was all I came away with, I'd be happy

One of the suggestions was to try Mural of Flavor. I can't wait to try it. I like the idea that you can smell the product, there's a little canister at each shelf..

I also purchased a small jar of Penzey's Pepper.

I came away with a pound of the Kosher flake salt.

I spent about $15 and got a freebee!

I was gifted with a large jar of Sunny Paris seasoning.

I was very impressed with the selection. Maybe I'll cook more!

Re: My Penzey's score

VirgoGirl — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 22:39:47 GMT

LOVE Penzeys spices. So much better than national brands. I do all my buying online. They always give a sample with the order and have lots of specials that you get if you spend a certain amount. Enjoy your spices.

Re: My Penzey's score

alicedee — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 22:51:39 GMT

I buy spices only from Penzey's online now...no store near me. Wait for free shipping...or free with a $20 order. There is always a coupon code for a free product...sometimes two. They sell nice gift boxed assortments too...my niece is getting one for Christmas. Very reasonable prices, and a good company to deal with. I highly recommend them!

Re: My Penzey's score

tucsongal — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:05:50 GMT

I can't remember the last time I purchased spices at the grocery store. I have dozens of spices and blends, and especially like the different peppers.

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candys mine — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:35:02 GMT

I have a Penzeys a few towns over and I'll make the trip rather than buy from the grocery store. I like the Sarawak white peppercorns. The Maharaja Curry is good, rich but not crazy spicy. Fall baking is looming so a Penzy's run isn't to far in the future!

Re: My Penzey's score

Marp — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:11:46 GMT

@software, as a "good black pepper" lover I urge you to try Penzey's Special Extra Bold Indian Black Peppercorns. A bit more expensive than the Tellicherry or Malabar but so worth it. What black pepper should taste and smell like.

Re: My Penzey's score

software — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:37:46 GMT

My knees got weak looking at all the black pepper.

I'll try the one you suggest next trip, I only purchased the small jar of Penzey's pepper.

I had a method to my madness, only buy the small jars so I have to visit often.

@Marp wrote:
@software, as a "good black pepper" lover I urge you to try Penzey's Special Extra Bold Indian Black Peppercorns. A bit more expensive than the Tellicherry or Malabar but so worth it. What black pepper should taste and smell like.

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depglass — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:21:42 GMT

I dropped and broke my pepper grinder so I've been without BOLD for a couple months. Yes, Marp is right, there is definitely a difference. Common blah pepper is just not worth the effort I make in cooking just about anything, no matter how simple.

Re: My Penzey's score

Elodie2 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:33:48 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@software, as a "good black pepper" lover I urge you to try Penzey's Special Extra Bold Indian Black Peppercorns. A bit more expensive than the Tellicherry or Malabar but so worth it. What black pepper should taste and smell like.

I'm almost to the end of my Tellicherry and think I'll try what you've suggested when I re-order. Thanks for the info.

Re: My Penzey's score

VaBelle35 — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:11:38 GMT

If you buy nothign else from Penzey's the tellecherry black pepper will make you a fan for life.